Los Vaqueros Reservoir, extending from the new dam (center), is gradually rising toward its full level of 1,900 surface acres. Right now, it's at 68 percent of its new capacity.
Photo: Jim Freschi, Contra Costa Water District

Los Vaqueros Reservoir, extending from the new dam (center), is...

An overlook at newly expanded Los Vaqueros, where the fishing is already good and wildlife plentiful.
Photo: Jim Freschi, Contra Costa Water District